Yamm

Took D's recommendation to try out Yamm at Miramar hotel in TST on Sunday night. Including myself, the first impression of Yamm is "ah? Miramar"? It is a newly opened japanese restaurant which serves lunch and dinner buffet at the newly renovated Miramar hotel. The renovation isn't completely done yet, the other side of the hotel where the chinese restaurants are located still retains its 80s old school glamor with dull marble floor and fading wall paint. The other side resembles the opposite, chic and modern decor with silver and grey color tone, golden chandeliers, spacious lobby and built in TFT LCDs.

Considering it is a dinner buffet, it has less variety than other hotels...part of the reason being it mostly serves japanese food items. I actually don't have the problem with the variety, because normally I wouldn't be able to try out everything that's offered at the buffet but in this case I almost finish everything that they can offer. The food was quite good, staff was very attentive, the meal also came with a welcome drink, a choice of wine, champagne or juice or soft drinks. One selling point is that food is ordered and delivered to the table. An order of sashimi, nigiri, robata, teriyaki, tempura, mushroom cream soup were delivered to the table one by one as soon as you sat down. The owner is actually quite proud to think of this idea, yet to me, I don't think it is that big of a deal and I wasn't impressed by the pretentious gesture. I wish they are more meticulous with the food as to their service, i.e. more variety of sashimi, fresher and premium ingredients. I understand the reason for cost control, but they should have hire less staff but serve better food. Overall I feel satisfied and couldn't have eaten more.